Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations 6th Edition IFSTA Test Bank

Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations 6th Edition IFSTA Test Bank
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Chapter 2: Firefighter Safety and Health


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:
A. live fire training.
B. overexertion and falls.
C. stress and overexertion.
D. overexertion and being struck by an object.
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 46
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

2. Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?
A. Physical pain
B. Higher insurance payout
C. Compensation payments
D. Need to replace personnel off duty
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 48
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

3. Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic
illness?
A. Acute is more serious than chronic.
B. Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.
C. Acute is more painful, chronic is less invasive.
D. Acute requires a doctor visit, chronic may not.
ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 49
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

4. Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which
firefighters are at risk?
A. Heat stress
B. Psychological stress
C. Exposure to smoke and chemicals
D. Exposure to long, irregular work hours
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 50
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

5. Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present in
fires?
A. Clean helmet liners
B. Follow good nutritional guidelines
C. Maintain positive mental attitudes




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, D. Maintain high levels of physical fitness
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 51
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

6. Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?
A. Obesity
B. Alcohol abuse
C. Cardiovascular disease
D. Stress-induced hypertension
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 52
OBJ: 2.I.1 List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

7. Which of the following NFPA® standards establishes the design criteria for protective
clothing and equipment?
A. 1403
B. 1582
C. 1851
D. 1977
ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 55
OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safety
and health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

8. Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs?
A. 1403
B. 1582
C. 1851
D. 1977
ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 55
OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safety
and health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

9. Which NFPA® standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and
respiratory protection equipment?
A. 1403
B. 1582
C. 1851
D. 1977
ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 55
OBJ: 2.I.2 Describe the National Fire Protection Association® standards related to firefighter safety
and health. NAT: NFPA® 1001, 5.1.1 TOP: Firefighter I

10. Which NFPA® standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health
programs?
A. 1407
B. 1500
C. 1851